History Of The Wesleyan Academy

""History Of The Wesleyan Academy: At Wilbraham, Massachusetts, 1817-1890"" is a comprehensive account of the founding and development of the Wesleyan Academy in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. This book, written by David Sherman and published in 1893, covers the history of the academy from its establishment in 1817 to the year 1890. The book begins by providing an overview of the early history of Wilbraham, including the town's religious and educational landscape in the early 19th century. It then delves into the founding of the Wesleyan Academy by the Methodist Episcopal Church, describing the motivations behind the establishment of the school and the challenges faced by its early leaders. The majority of the book is devoted to a detailed account of the academy's development over the years. This includes information about changes in the school's curriculum, the construction of new buildings, and the introduction of new programs and initiatives. The book also provides biographical information about key figures in the academy's history, including its principals, teachers, and students. Throughout the book, Sherman emphasizes the academy's commitment to providing a high-quality, Christian education to its students. He also highlights the school's role in shaping the broader community of Wilbraham and the surrounding area. Overall, ""History Of The Wesleyan Academy: At Wilbraham, Massachusetts, 1817-1890"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education in the United States, the history of the Methodist Church, or the history of Wilbraham and the surrounding area.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.